Apr. 1, 2014

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DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDLING

Monmouth CountyAtlantic Highlands: April 24, 3 p.m., at the library Brielle: Date to be announced, at the elementary school Farmingdale: April 12, 1 p.m., at the community center Howell: April 18-19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the public works building Keyport: Date and location to be determined Manalapan: Date to be announced, at municipal complex Marlboro: Date to be announced, at 1979 Township Drive Middletown: April 15-19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the public works building Ocean Township: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at BJ’s Wholesale Club Ocean CountyBeach Haven: Date and time to be determined Beachwood: Saturday , 9 a.m. to noon, at municipal complex. Ocean Gate: April 12 and 19, 9:30 a.m to noon, at the post office. Plumsted: Saturday and 12, 9 a.m., at 26 Brindletown Road and 121 Evegreen Road South Toms River: Date to be announced, at the public works building. Toms River: April 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at BJ’s Wholesale Club.

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In the days and weeks after superstorm Sandy, the roads of New Jersey were a huge obstacle course, as downed trees and utility lines made getting from point A to point B a logistical nightmare.

Many inland residents who did not suffer the effects of Sandy’s storm surge had to figure out how to repair damage to their homes caused by fallen trees.

Communities throughout the region soon will get a green infusion, as the state’s Tree Recovery Campaign distributes 115,000 tree seedlings, according to state documents.

A joint effort between the state Department of Environmental Protection’s State Forestry Services and the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, more than 100 municipalities will each receive up to 1,000 trees as part of the effort, according to the documents.

“The destruction of trees in Sandy was enormous,” said Larry Ragonese, a DEP spokesman. “This will help make our communities more beautiful and distinctive.”

Municipalities that agreed to participate in the program will distribute the 30 different tree species — including red oaks, Norway spruce and dogwoods — to residents.

Seedlings normally do not stand more than knee-high when they are initially planted.

“Superstorm Sandy’s winds toppled a staggering number of trees in towns across the state,” DEP Commissioner Bob Martin said in a statement. “Through this campaign, residents can replant trees where it means the most to them — right in their backyard.”